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Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this Orange crop update September 4, 2024:
California’s available Valencia supply continues to dwindle; some growers have already ended their season, and more will end over the next few weeks.
Markon expects California to experience a supply gap on oranges in October until the Navel seasons begins in late October/early November.
California
- Markon First Crop and Markon Essentials Valencia Oranges are available
- Expect limited supplies for the next two months
- Expect to make size and grade substitutions to fill orders
- Quality is fair; early decay, soft fruit, and skin breakdown has been reported
- New crop California Navels will begin shipping in late October
- Expect elevated markets for the remainder of the Valencia season
Chile
- Oranges are being imported into both the East and West Coasts
- Expect import supplies to tighten as they continue filling the void from California
- Quality is great
- Expect rising markets as supplies tighten
Mexico
- The season will begin in early November
- The Early orange seedless variety will be available in both McAllen, Texas and Nogales, Arizona
Texas
- Oranges will begin shipping in early November
- Navels will be the predominate variety available, but Early oranges will be on the market also
Florida
- New crop fruit will start shipping in late October and run through June 2025
- Supplies are expected to be dominated by 100- to 125-count and larger packs
- The majority of fruit will be choice and standard grades
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.